Structured and Systematic Reading Comprehension

---

Dr. Kausalai (Kay) Wijekumar is the Leader of Literacy.IO, a site dedicated to achieving reading and writing success for 100% of students and adults. Her research and development have led to transformational success in reading comprehension in English and Spanish for monolingual, bilingual, special education, dyslexic, and children adversely affected by socioeconomic conditions. She will share the Knowledge Acquisition and Transformation (KAT) Framework, a remarkably effective instructional strategy for reading success.

Kay is a distinguished researcher and scholar who holds the Houston Endowment Chair, Chancellor’s EDGES Fellow, and Director for the Center for Urban School Partnerships at Texas A&M University. She is a passionate advocate for all children, dedicating her research, development, and dissemination efforts to eradicating illiteracy. She co-authored The Joy of Reading: Instructional Guide For Transforming Comprehension, an eleven-book series.

This presentation will support elementary principals, teachers, reading specialists, and coaches, as well as the university professors who train educators for these roles. Register now for this important free webinar on Wednesday, September 23, 4:30-5:30 CST.